Sara Shields
Webster,TX
Summary
An education professional with commitment to high standards and results-driven teaching. Brings valuable experience in creating a nurturing environment that promotes academic and social-emotional success. Skilled in mathematics, science, and social studies instruction. Fostered strong parent-teacher collaboration and enhanced student success and confidence through individualized support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Pearland ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Established high expectations for both academic achievement and behavior, upholding school values.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Enhanced students' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
Student Assistant
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Communicate with all teachers, resource personnel, and administration to aid in school-wide needs
- Daily aid in the dismissal process
- Complete and assist in daily needs of teachers including printing, laminating, cutting, etc.
- Math tutor for grades 1-5 (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; number sense)
- Assessed all third graders with Burlington’s eNumeracy Benchmark
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC - 6 Genrealist
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2021
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Mathematics teaching
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Provide accomodations to students who receive special education services
Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, EC-6 Generalist
- English as a Second Language Supplemental EC - 6
- Core Subjects with STR (EC-6)
- GT Certified
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Pearland ISD
08.2021 - Current
Student Assistant
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School
08.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC - 6 Genrealist
Stephen F. Austin State University